2015

Investigating one of society’s most powerful workhorses On a cool evening last April, at exactly 8:01 p.m., the International Space Station traced a bright silver arc over Pullman. Inside, a […]

A unique research partnership The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) funds more than 800 research projects annually at nearly 100 research locations, many of them jointly operated […]

Research experiences prepare undergraduate student to pursue a career in virology “I like viruses,” said Floricel Gonzalez. “They’re awesome.” The microbiology and English double major went on. “But we need […]

Undergraduate student earns national recognition Last year Bree Berg was one of 10 students nationwide—and the first WSU student ever—selected by the American Association for Cancer Research (AARC) to receive […]

Database chronicles life in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s Doctoral student Ying Lee researches language literacy and technology. She also holds a day job with WSU Libraries, scanning […]

Experts seek ways to confer protection in nations with scant medical resources Canine rabies has been eliminated in developed countries but remains a threat to half the world, including the […]

Scientist discovers how infection with the deadly Nipah virus takes hold Everyone has seen it in the movies: a deadly virus breaks out of a remote locale and spreads like […]

Students gain unique, hands-on experience at the WSU Nuclear Radiation Center Since the close of World War II, America has sought to reduce the threat of nuclear war. Yet, some […]

Scientists develop lighter weight body armor to protect U.S. soldiers How can body armor for U.S. soldiers be made lighter, yet still provide effective protection? For the answer, the U.S. […]

Homes outfitted with artificial intelligence keep a watchful eye on residents By the year 2020, more than 70 million Americans will be at least 60 years old. Almost all of […]

Mathematician creates a hack-proof online security system In April, 2015, an IBM researcher leading the company’s effort to build a quantum computer wrote, “We’re entering what will come to be […]

Cross-laminated timber could invigorate the regional economy Buildings stand among the nation’s leading producers of greenhouse gases. To blame is the energy used to operate them and the carbon-heavy materials […]

Many roles emerge for unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture As the global population rises, farmers will be expected to produce more food with less water, fewer fertilizers and pesticides, and […]

Research helps public agencies plan and prioritize road maintenance projects The nation’s social and economic lifeblood rumbles along on 2.6 million miles of paved roads.1 Yet the economic importance of […]

Smart grid lab seeks ways to thwart blackouts, save energy, and deliver on customer preferences Washington State University researchers are building the most comprehensive “smart city” laboratory in the U.S. […]

Researchers identify best practices in teaching STEM disciplines Education in the STEM subjects— science, technology, engineering and mathematics—serves as a steppingstone to social and economic opportunity. How can teachers inspire […]

Programs spur advances in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education WSU Tri-Cities is emerging as a regional hub for K-12 STEM research, education, and outreach. In the 2013/2014 fiscal […]

Despite comparable levels of commitment, women don’t advance at the same rate as men In the past 40 years, women have assumed a larger role in the U.S. workforce. While […]

Recession dims employment prospects most severely for disadvantaged youth The path from adolescence to professional success has become more challenging, especially for disadvantaged populations. The Great Recession in 2009 dimmed […]

Professor identifies traits that underlie human cooperation Social interactions depend on fairness and equity, but much of the world works because people are willing to give time, money, or other […]